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A 60th birthday gift from wife to husband to be read out at a surprise party
What is your name : Patti Weinstein
Who do you want the poem written for: Husband Alan's 60th birthday
Why do you want the poem written: Throwing a suprise party others are doing a rosat and want to read poem last making it very sweet tear jerking after others are cutting and funny
What style of poem would you prefer (happy, sad, romantic etc.): romantic, sad informative
What are the key messages you would like to send: what a terrific husband dad (son you were) our 39 years together
Do you have any funny, sad, happy, embarrassing or otherwise memorable moments that you would like to share: Alan was my 18th birthday present from his college roommate I went with his roommate on my 18th birthday on my card it said present too big to wrap know youll love him (meaning Alan) next day followed him to thebeach and came home and said to my parents this is the man I am going to marry. First date heard about his reputation went on a date and jumped put of the car thinking he would attack me and he commented dont compliment yourself!!!,a
Do you have any other comments or thoughts: Born April 20, 1945 in Brooklyn, parnets pride and joy on;y birth of 8 that made it, 2 sons 92 daughter in laws 3 grandspns loves to fish is a lawyer has been through a very difficult time 10 years ago with me very sick slept in hospital every night with me very compassanite. Very tough outside really very senditive and kind loves to eat Would rather have a boat then this party! Best husband friends very important has always said better to have a few good friends then a million acquaintances
Please choose which package you would prefer:Unique
Will you require the original handwritten drafts?:No
Do you have any last comments or thoughts: Want longish and very special
Ever and Ever
Ladies and gentlemen,
can I have your attention please?
Because every now and then in life,
there's opportunity you should seize.
And that moment is upon us,
after all, it is Alan's 60th birth day,
and I've got some thoughts on my mind,
yes, I do have some heartfelt words to say.
Firstly, I'd like to begin by looking skywards,
and thanking those in the heavens above,
because I know I've been blessed to have shared you,
I know that I've been blessed with your love.
Now all this, started exactly 60 years ago,
well, sixty years and nine months to be precise,
and that's when this man's life story started out,
and what a story! (And didn't he turn out so very nice?)
So, there he was, April 20, 1945, in Brooklyn,
and the hospital happily resounded to: "It's a boy!",
truly, he was his parent's dreams personified,
in every way, he was their pride and joy.
Actually, he took his time in arriving,
because he was last in the line of eight,
but I'm so glad that he could make it,
I couldn't imagine life without my soul-mate.
Of course, neither could his sons and daughters (in law),
we're all very grateful for the love that he's shown,
and let's not forget our three wonderful grandsons,
because look how your mighty oak has grown!
Now it's been said that Alan likes his food,
and if it was an Olympic sport, he'd win the 'eat,
but of all the husbands on this planet,
I know I'm lucky (because mine just can't be beat).
Now, Alan's a lawyer and loves to fish,
but I promise, there's not a shark joke in sight,
because I just wanted to thank him for being Alan,
his love for me has burned so consistently bright.
Ten years ago, I was very sick in hospital,
and truly, it was a very difficult and horrible time,
but Alan slept in the hospital with me every night,
and never has more reason been in any rhyme.
Because he's always been so very compassionate,
he's like a good chocolate, soft but hard on the outside,
and I know I couldn't have chosen a finer husband,
I know I couldn't - even if I'd tried.
Actually, he said he'd rather have a boat than this party,
but I know that's not true, as he's such a sensitive soul,
and I just wanted to say: "Alan, I love you",
you are the one that makes me completely whole.
He's always said that he didn't want a million acquaintances,
so if you're here today, you're our very good friends,
and I know that you're all very important to Alan,
now just a few more things (before these lines have their ends).
Alan was my 18th birthday present from his room-mate,
on the card, it said "too big to wrap, but I know you'll love him",
and the following day I told my parents I would marry Alan,
and now I can say, 39 glorious years later, that was no teenage whim.
Actually, on our first date, his reputation preceded him,
so he said: "Don't compliment yourself" (as I jumped out of the car),
but now Alan, I think it's time for me to compliment you,
because I've never said just how wonderful you really are.
You're a terrific husband, Dad and son,
and our 39 years together have simply been a blast,
and the love that we share has blossomed,
and I've got a feeling that fruit is going to last.
Because what we have is so very special,
and we're just so happy when we're together,
and I know our love will continue rolling on,
in fact, it will last forever and ever and ever.
And I just wanted to say Happy 60th Birthday,
I guess that's really what these words are for,
here's to you, Alan, you're truly wonderful,
and here's to our everlasting love, for evermore. |
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